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Agatha

The steam trawler Agatha, of Grimsby, ran ashore on the beach outside Spurn Point at 9.15 P.M. on the 6th January. A moderate easterly gale was blowing with a heavy sea. The Life-boat at once proceeded to the vessel which was found full of water and the sea break- ing over her. The crew of nine hands were rescued and landed about mid- night. The cause of the disaster was that the vessel had been very close to the " Binks " and the strong ebb tide carried her on to them. After striking, the vessel again came off, but stranded on the beach,.